UNIT 1: writing from personal experience & the multi-genre project (MGJ)



UNIT HANDOUTS: overall description of MGP + handouts with specific instructions and requirements

MULTI-GENRE PROJECT_introduction requirements and genre choices.pdf

Revised Topic Proposal Instructions.pdf

RESEARCH ON GENRES and EXPANDED GENRE LIST.pdf



EXAMPLES OF INDIVIDUAL GENRES:

http://www.mediafire.com/?6yvvx5q0cqh0l6q

EXAMPLES OF ENTIRE MG PROJECTS:


SAMPLE MGP 1_being single.pdf
SAMPLE MGP 2_computers.pdf



CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE Examples of Multi-Genre Projects
I haven't reviewed all of these examples, but here are some I recommend viewing: "Princess Perfection," "Cocaine Addiction & Recovery," "Modern Groom," "Suicide," "Reach Out: Global Awareness Campaign," and "Save a Life! Pet Unnecessary Pet Euthanasia Information/Action Packet." (I put my favorites in purple but most of these examples are worth viewing because they demonstrate lots of variety, originality, and creativity -- all things I strongly encourage you to try to achieve in your own MGP!)
Take some time to view several example MGPs to help you improve your own project:
1) looking at examples will help you come up with logical, creative ideas to improve your own MGP that you may not think of on your own
2) viewing sample MGPs can guide you in deciding which genres to choose, determine the look/style of your MGP, structure your MGP most effectively, etc.3) examining genre formatting (document design, fonts, images, etc.) in these samples and real genres (actual magazines, newspapers, flyers, etc.) can give you great ideas for stylizing your MGP appropriately and authentically.
Although the requirements are different for these MJPs, they are still great examples you can use to get ideas and improve your own project!Please keep this in mind when viewing examples. And finally -- please, please, please! -- if you see something that you'd like to try or include in your own MGP, such as a genre not on our list or a design feature, come talk to me about your idea(s). Creativity, originality, and individuality are strongly recommended and encouraged!



EXAMPLES OF INDIVIDUAL GENRES (more will be added soon...)


OPINION and PERSONAL ESSAYS_professional examples.pdf
OPINION and PERSONAL ESSAYS_student examples.pdf

GENRE EXAMPLE_photo caption essay.pdf




HANDOUTS ON WRITING YOUR GENRES


DICTION DESCRIPTION DETAIL_types of words and showing not telling.pdf
WRITING EFFECTIVE PARAGRAPHS_generalizations vs specific detail.pdf
Genre Audience Tone.pdf